Highway 50 in Florida, officially known as State Road 50, runs between Weeki Wachee and Titusville. It intersects with the historic Alafaya Trail, originally created by Seminole Native Americans, in the University Park area of Orlando. As well as being a place of natural beauty with a large number of lakes, the area is close to the main campus of the University of Central Florida. If you are visiting the university or find yourself there on business or leisure, many local hotels are available to serve you.
Days Inn and Suites Orlando
Days Inn and Suites Orlando, 16 miles from Orlando International Airport, offers its residents a choice of kitchenette suites, Jacuzzi suites and suites with pullout sofas. AAA has given it a three-diamond rating. The hotel is a short walk from the University of Doglando, a coaching, play area and grooming facility for dogs that sponsors regular lectures about canines. Pets are allowed to stay in certain suites at Days Inn for an additional fee.
Radisson Hotel Orlando-UCF
Radisson Hotel Orlando-UCF is situated close to both Central Florida Research Park and the University of Central Florida campus, and offers free transportation to any location within a three-mile radius. The hotel is decorated in a classical style and has both a swimming pool and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Dillinger's Chophouse, a restaurant with a 1930s Chicago theme, is also on the premises. The Radisson is also within walking distance of branches of Papa John's, Wendy's, Denny's and Taco Bell.
Hilton Garden Inn Orlando East/UCF
Hilton Garden Inn Orlando East/UCF offers guests the choice of standard rooms, executive rooms and full suites. Two restaurants are on site: Bubbalou's Bar-B-Que and the Great American Grill, which is also open for breakfast. The hotel hosts business conferences and wedding receptions in its three meeting rooms, accommodating up to 100 people. For fans of golf, the Hilton Garden Inn is a short drive from the Fairways Country Club, a par-70 golf course that is open year-round.
Comfort Suites UCF/Research Park
Comfort Suites UCF/Research Park is inside the Central Florida Research Park, capital of America's military training simulation industry. The hotel is approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for government travelles and offers residents a swimming pool, fitness room and business center with wireless Internet access and free local calls. It's convenient to the corporate offices of Motorola, Lockheed Martin and Bank of America, and a short drive from the Florida Citrus Bowl football stadium, which hosts the annual Florida Classic game between Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M University. This is America's biggest historically black college football game.
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